Madrona88
Madrona88 t1_jdhx065 wrote
Reply to TIL that Barq's Root Beer was first created by Edward Barq in Biloxi, Miss, in 1897. In 1934, Barq and a former employee, who moved to New Orleans, agreed to each distribute their own version of the root beer, with the New Orleans version having a red label and the Biloxi version having a blue one. by jdward01
When I was young and in Drum Corps I loved crossing the Mississippi so Barqs would be available. Now I wish I remembered the label.
Madrona88 t1_j1q3nv5 wrote
Reply to TIL the "Elf on the Shelf" a "Christmas Tradition," existed WELL BEFORE 2005, they were called "Knee Hugger Elves" by dorian-araneda
I had something like this but my elf was wired for adjustment and wore a green velvet suit. Maybe it was an upcycle...Im early Gen X.
Madrona88 t1_iuiqohl wrote
Reply to comment by An_Atheist_God in TIL Stilton cheese cannot be legally produced in the village of Stilton. by JJKingwolf
I am amused.
For those who don't know https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/loophole-california-champagne-legal/
Madrona88 t1_iuciraq wrote
Reply to comment by CaptJM in TIL that the redwood tree the Julia Butterfly Hill lived in for 2 years in the 1990’s was badly damaged by vandals in 2000 who cut almost halfway through the tree with a chainsaw. A bracing was made to keep the tree stable and it will likely survive. by triviafrenzy
I had to make sure I wasn't imagining it. On her welcome page she says it got to be too much..
This message is to let you know that i am no longer available for anything at all relating to me being “Julia Butterfly Hill.”
Madrona88 t1_iuc1fnq wrote
Reply to comment by CaptJM in TIL that the redwood tree the Julia Butterfly Hill lived in for 2 years in the 1990’s was badly damaged by vandals in 2000 who cut almost halfway through the tree with a chainsaw. A bracing was made to keep the tree stable and it will likely survive. by triviafrenzy
See, as I read the website, she seemed to say no thanks to that...now I'm confused.
Madrona88 t1_iubjytt wrote
Reply to TIL that the redwood tree the Julia Butterfly Hill lived in for 2 years in the 1990’s was badly damaged by vandals in 2000 who cut almost halfway through the tree with a chainsaw. A bracing was made to keep the tree stable and it will likely survive. by triviafrenzy
I remember her. I have a book about redwoods with her in it. Interesting how she had to totally retreat from the public.
Madrona88 t1_irvgz24 wrote
Reply to comment by existentialism91342 in TIL Bing Crosby, called the first multimedia star, recorded over 1600 songs and 70 feature films by PicardTangoAlpha
Not quite yet. Oh we.might be close then. Hehe
Madrona88 t1_irvcmjw wrote
Reply to TIL Bing Crosby, called the first multimedia star, recorded over 1600 songs and 70 feature films by PicardTangoAlpha
Also a mover and shaker in the use of video and audio tape. Record the show, go golfing.
Madrona88 t1_irvce15 wrote
Reply to comment by existentialism91342 in TIL Bing Crosby, called the first multimedia star, recorded over 1600 songs and 70 feature films by PicardTangoAlpha
Oh you must be young....I feel old now.
Madrona88 t1_jdlkoo2 wrote
Reply to comment by 1000yearsRicknMorty in TIL that Barq's Root Beer was first created by Edward Barq in Biloxi, Miss, in 1897. In 1934, Barq and a former employee, who moved to New Orleans, agreed to each distribute their own version of the root beer, with the New Orleans version having a red label and the Biloxi version having a blue one. by jdward01
Valley Fever 82-84. Santa Clara Vanguard 86, ,88